In his response, Mr Verhofstadt said: "We need, I believe, to look at what special arrangements could be put in place for individual citizens like you who want to continue their relationship with the European Union.

“That is why I will continue to push for citizens in the UK to be able to maintain their links with the EU post-Brexit.

Guy Verhofstadt

He added: "I cannot guarantee that I will succeed with this.

“It will be extremely difficult. But I can promise you that I will do everything I can for people like you who feel European, did not vote for Brexit and are concerned that no one is listening to them.

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At the June 2016 referendum 56.2 per cent of Cheltenham people voted to remain in the European Union.

Liberal Democrat councillor Flo Clucas, who represents Swindon Village, who submitted the council motion, said: "'The people of Cheltenham know and understand how important Europe and its future are to us.